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The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

Living Poets Society podcast hosts makayla lorick (left) and Joëlle Simeu (right). Photo by Isaac Thompson, 21.

Student podcast breathes life into poetry

English majors Joëlle Simeu, '20, and makayla lorick, '19, discuss love, life and literature on "The Living Poets Society"
Kadiatou Diallo
November 4, 2019
Leah Gose, 15, is a fourth-year doctoral student in sociology at Harvard University. Photo by Lilah Kimble, 23.

Shepherd Program alumni tell students to follow passion, make impact

Five alumni spoke on the "Living the Shepherd Dream" panel during Young Alumni Weekend on Oct. 25
Sydney Lee
November 4, 2019
Haley Stern, 20, and Eric Schleicher, 21, practice playing guitar together. Photo by Kaelan McCabe, 21.

Student band celebrates free expression, individuality

Naked Lunch Music hopes to start playing local gigs, such as at The Palms restaurant, this year
Kaelan McCabe
November 4, 2019
The Washingtonian House hosted a pumpkin carving event on Saturday, Oct. 26. Photo courtesy of Allie Stankewich.

Students find ways to enjoy fall on and off campus

Campus organizations offer opportunities to enjoy the autumn season
Annalisa Waddick
November 4, 2019
Billy Eli Fisher (left), Christian Worth (middle) and Elliot Harding (right) speak during the candidate forum. Photo by Lilah Kimble, 23.

Candidates for upcoming local election come to campus

College Republicans and College Democrats host event to engage students in state politics
Judy Park
November 4, 2019
Photo courtesy of Lenfest Center website

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A modern take on a classic play

Regendered characters and large cast make the production unique
Virginia Laurie
October 31, 2019
The complications of student advertising that features black music artists

The complications of student advertising that features black music artists

When pop culture meets a dialogue about inclusion
Hannah Denham
October 21, 2019

Counseling Corner

Advice from the University Counseling Center and Peer Counselors
Mary Alice Russell
October 21, 2019
Ben Hess, 23, and Lauren Hollis, 23, hold up flags at the Pride Week table in Commons. Photo by Grace Mamon.

Pride Week celebrates the LGBTQ+ community

General's Unity annual weeklong event had daily activities to raise awareness and cultivate support
Grace Mamon
October 21, 2019
Professor Nandini Bhalla is a new member of the faculty in Reid Hall. Photo by Virginia Laurie.

Q&A with Professor Nandini Bhalla

The new professor transitioned from STEM to communications
Virginia Laurie
October 21, 2019
Chantal Iosso, 20, checks flow conditions in the Maury River after the removal of the Jordans Point Dam this summer. Photo courtesy of The Columns.

Honors theses provide extra challenge for busy seniors

Seniors share the rigor and reward of writing a thesis
Laura Calhoun
October 21, 2019
Seren McClain, 22, and Aoife Chow, 22, led the first meeting. Photo by Grace Mamon, 22.

New ‘conservative feminist’ club wants to break barriers

The Pink Elephants have received mixed feedback
Kristen Xu
October 1, 2019
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